Eddie Money's acoustic Christmas show comes to the Sellersville Theatre

Decades after exploding onto the music scene with his 1977 self-titled hit album, former New York City cop Eddie Money is still going strong. Indisputably one of the most dynamic rock stars to grace the concert stage, Money is back on the road performing his acoustic Christmas show together with his longtime guitarist Tommy Girvin and drummer Glenn Symmonds.

“I’m really looking forward to this one,” says Money. “It’s going to be a very intimate show. The harmonies are going to be great. I don’t have to scream. My voice will be in good shape. I don’t have to move around a big stage a lot. There won’t be a lot of big back lighting, so I can actually see the audience.

“At the big shows all you see is lights. I like to look at people that are looking at the show. We’re going to do ‘Everybody Loves Christmas,’ ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and my favorite, ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.’ It’s great going out with the Eddie Money Band and doing all the songs,” added Money. “To come out with something that’s different and unique, it’s kind of a changed face for me. We’re all very excited about it.”

While playing the Berkeley, California club scene in the early ’70s, Money signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. His 1977 debut album “Eddie Money” was an instant success and the hits “Two Tickets To Paradise” and “Baby Hold On” became rock classics.

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His follow-up albums, “Life For The Taking” (1978) and “No Control” (1982) yielded the singles “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down,” “Maybe I’m a Fool,” “Shakin” and “I Think I’m in Love.” The latter two songs’ music videos attained international exposure on the newly launched MTV and Money’s reputation as an overnight sensation rose to that of a legitimate rock star.

Struggles with both drug and alcohol addiction and a disappointing album release (“Where’s The Party?” 1983) left Money in need of a hit record to get him back onto the charts. His “Can’t Hold Back” (1986) did just that. The Top 10 hit “Take Me Home Tonight,” featuring music legend Ronnie Spector, along with the music video, became a fan favorite and an MTV classic. The album’s second single, “I Wanna Go Back,” also reached the Top 10.

By the early ’90s, newer artists were taking over the record charts and Money released his last major album, “Nothing To Lose,” and his last Top 10 hit, “Walk on Water.”

Having made appearances on a variety of TV sitcoms and commercials in recent years, notably “King of Queens,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Don’t Forget The Lyrics” and Geico Insurance, Money continues to enjoy a career that routinely finds him performing on the club, casino and theatre circuit.

“I can’t complain,” says Money. “I love playing as much as I always have. I’m still working, doing shows just about every weekend and paying my taxes. I don’t get paid as much for shows anymore. Back in the ’70s I was making $1,000 a minute for a 75-minute show opening up for the Stones, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Miller and The US Festival (for 650,000 people). That was the highlight of my career. That was amazing!”

Money has most recently recorded the single “One More Soldier Coming Home.” The song is dedicated to the brave men and women who serve our country. When you purchase this MP3, Money will donate 100% of the proceeds to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the armed forces and their families. Established in 2000, the Fund has provided over $120 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded service members and veterans. For more information, please visit www.fallenheroesfund.org.

With all his musical accomplishments, Money hopes to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“I’m very happy to be in the Long Island Hall of Fame with artists like Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond and Kiss. It’s a real honor. For the sake of my kids and the legacy I want to leave, I’d like to get in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I had 16 songs in the Top 100! I sold 27 million records. If that isn’t enough to get in I don’t know what is.”

Eddie Money performs at the Sellersville Theatre, located at 24 West Temple Ave., Sellersville, PA, this Saturday for two shows at 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. Tickets are $39.50 and can be purchased by calling 215-257-5808 or on-line at www.st94.com.

About the Author

A Philadelphia based music journalist for over 30 years, Rob has interviewed, reviewed and photographed hundreds of well-known musicians and athletes. Working with almost every major music venue in the Philadelphia area, his writing has appeared in a variety of entertainment publications and newspapers. His work can frequently be found in print and on the web in the 21st Century Media newspapers. Rob resides in Phoenixville, Pa. Reach the author at (Unknown address)
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